My grade 4 harp exam result arrived this morning. I got 141/150 which is a distinction and one mark better than my grade 2 and 3 results... so I am improving! The best piece was Butterflies with just one or two marks dropped in other sections and comments were generally positive so I am really pleased with that. My only concern was that the examiner put my name as Steve Reeve (although it is Stephanie on the certificate) so I'm not sure where he got that from.
I'm still practising hard as I want to get a piece recorded for mine and Chris's wedding ceremony and I have been playing pieces from some of the new books I bought at the harp festival. I will start to look at grade 5 pieces but have to be carfeul not to become too exam focussed so I will carry on with easier pieces. For me having an exam looming does seem the most effective way to get me to learn a piece to the highest standard but I still need to think about certain areas of technique and work more on my sight-reading skills. Of course the more I learn and improve the more I realise there is to learn and improve on so I just hope I can keep the momentum going for a little longer!
Oh, bravo, Steph! Or should I say Steve? Many congratulations to you, and good luck getting that recording made before the ceremony.
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